Opinion

Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers’ guide
Love to buy a new-generation Ranger but can’t afford it, or afford the wait?

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: New-gen turbo-petrol engine proves times are changing
Ford’s upcoming performance-oriented Ranger Raptor’s relatively small petrol V6 is a sign that change is afoot

Common-rail diesel technology: multiple injection systems
Analysing the effects of multiple injection technology in a common-rail diesel engine

Why the federal election result matters to car companies
The recent election result would have – no doubt – had local auto executives sit up and take notice

Legendary Land Rover tales
Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover

Top tips for outback trips
Expert tips on outback travel, from an experienced adventurer

Talking diesel politics: exhaust emissions
Where does the recent change of government leave the diesel engine?

Want more power? You need more air
The problem faced by diesel or petrol engines is, to burn either fuel you need an awful lot of air

Opinion: Future of the petrol engine
Fraser delves into the future of petrol-electric hybrid powertrains

Opinion: Should you cross a flooded road?
Ron Moon addresses the misinformation regarding crossing flooded roads in a 4×4

Rebadged utes: a critique of platform sharing
What’s in a badge?

How much water should you take on an Outback trip?
Ron Moon on why we need to rethink our water use

The rise and fall of diesel power
Automotive diesel-engine technology has reached its zenith

Opinion: Cape York is changing
It’s going to be a big year for changes going on in the Cape, most of them good

Toyota plays it safe with the 300 Series’ suspension
If Toyota was as bold with the chassis as it was with the powertrain, the 300 Series could have been equipped with a very different suspension set-up

Opinion: Plug-in hybrids are the vehicles of the future
Plug-in hybrids are the only vehicles that point towards the future

Have you considered heading overseas for your next off-road trip?
There are some incredible off-road challenges to be had all over the world

Ford versus Toyota battle rages in to new territory
Ranger and Hilux have been long-time rivals at the top of 4×4 dual-cab ute sales, so what has Toyota in store with Hilux to combat the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger?

Opinion: The 3.3-litre V6 diesel in the 300 Series isn’t ‘all-new’
Revolution or evolution? Fraser Stronach deep dives into what powers the 300 Series

Opinion: The electric motor is well-suited to automotive use
Shock, horror! The electric vehicle won’t end life on earth as we know it

Opinion: Driving pleasure is ruined by nagging car alerts
Matt has had a gutful of cars telling him what to do

Opinion: How the LC300’s new high-tech diesel V6 improves on the outgoing V8
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series V6 diesel is a huge leap forward in sophistication from the V8

There’s a bigger threat in Australia than snakes, sharks and crocs
Reckon snakes, sharks or crocodiles are the big killers in the animal world in Australia? Think again.

Opinion: The LC300’s 3.3-litre V6 diesel is a huge step forward
The brand-new 3.3-litre V6 diesel makes any previous diesel engine Toyota has produced look decidedly underwhelming